Blues legend Johnny Winter passed away on July 16, 2014. Winter and brother Edgar were born in Beaumont. Click the image for more pictures of Johnny Winter and other deceased Southeast Texas musicians.

Blues legend Johnny Winter passed away on July 16, 2014. Winter and brother Edgar were born in Beaumont. Click the image for more pictures of Johnny Winter and other deceased Southeast Texas musicians.

FILE - In this Friday, June 19, 2009 file photo, Johnny Winter plays during the Canton Blues Festival 2009 in downtown Canton, Ohio. Texas blues icon Johnny Winter, who rose to fame in the late 1960s and '70s with his energetic performances and recordings that included producing his childhood hero Muddy Waters, died in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. He was 70. MANDATORY CREDIT less

FILE - In this Friday, June 19, 2009 file photo, Johnny Winter plays during the Canton Blues Festival 2009 in downtown Canton, Ohio. Texas blues icon Johnny Winter, who rose to fame in the late 1960s and '70s ... more

Blues musician Kenny Neal (left) and blues and rock musician Johnny Winter pose together after a set by Neal at Manny's Car Wash, New York, New York, August 14, 1990. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

Blues musician Kenny Neal (left) and blues and rock musician Johnny Winter pose together after a set by Neal at Manny's Car Wash, New York, New York, August 14, 1990. (Photo by Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 08: Rick Derringer, Johnny Winter, Kim Simmonds and Edgar Winter performs during the 2012 Rock'n'Blues Fest at the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club on August 8, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage) less

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 08: Rick Derringer, Johnny Winter, Kim Simmonds and Edgar Winter performs during the 2012 Rock'n'Blues Fest at the Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club on August 8, 2012 in New York City. ... more

Johnny Winter and Port Arthur native Janis Joplin on stage at Madison Square Garden in 1969. Photo courtesy of the book "Raisin' Cain" The Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter", copyright 2010 by Mary Lou Sullivan. less

Johnny Winter and Port Arthur native Janis Joplin on stage at Madison Square Garden in 1969. Photo courtesy of the book "Raisin' Cain" The Wild and Raucous Story of Johnny Winter", copyright 2010 by Mary Lou ... more

Janis Joplin is shown in San Francisco in 1967. The photo is part of an exhibit by Linda McCartney on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum through Aug. 8 in Cleveland. Mrs. McCartney, who died of breast cancer in April 1998, was an award-winning professional photographer during her lifetime. (AP Photo/Linda McCartney, courtesy Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum) less

Janis Joplin is shown in San Francisco in 1967. The photo is part of an exhibit by Linda McCartney on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum through Aug. 8 in Cleveland. Mrs. McCartney, who died ... more

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Rock-folk singer Janis Joplin performs with her group in Dec. 1969 at an unknown location. (AP Photo)

Rock-folk singer Janis Joplin performs with her group in Dec. 1969 at an unknown location. (AP Photo)

08/15/1970 - singer Janis Joplin atttends her high school reunion at the Goodhue Hotel in Port Arthur, Texas, August 15, 1970. It was the tenth year reunion for the Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1960. David Nance / Houston Chronicle less

08/15/1970 - singer Janis Joplin atttends her high school reunion at the Goodhue Hotel in Port Arthur, Texas, August 15, 1970. It was the tenth year reunion for the Thomas Jefferson High School class of 1960. ... more

Port Arthur native Janis Joplin, one of the most heartfelt blues singers in rock and roll, died in Los Angeles in 1970 at age 27, only a few weeks after Jimi Hendrix. The official cause of death was a heroin overdose. The Associated Press less

Port Arthur native Janis Joplin, one of the most heartfelt blues singers in rock and roll, died in Los Angeles in 1970 at age 27, only a few weeks after Jimi Hendrix. The official cause of death was a heroin ... more

George Jones is shown in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2007. At 75, Jones says he has a lot to look back on and a lot to celebrate, including a recent album with fellow country legend Merle Haggard. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) less

George Jones is shown in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 10, 2007. At 75, Jones says he has a lot to look back on and a lot to celebrate, including a recent album with fellow country legend Merle Haggard. (AP Photo/Mark ... more

George Jones and wife Nancy in front of the stage at Jones Country Park in 1983. Photo: The Beaumont Enterprise archives.

George Jones and wife Nancy in front of the stage at Jones Country Park in 1983. Photo: The Beaumont Enterprise archives.

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George Jones signs an autograph for Etta Runnels of Vidor at The Record Rack while other fans wait for their turn. Jones was in Beaumont to sign autographs and greet fans. Photo: The Beaumont Enterprise archives. less

George Jones signs an autograph for Etta Runnels of Vidor at The Record Rack while other fans wait for their turn. Jones was in Beaumont to sign autographs and greet fans. Photo: The Beaumont Enterprise ... more

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Country singer George Jones signs autographs after arriving at the Jefferson County Airport. The artist had arrived by private jet to appear in a concert at The Palace restaurant in Beaumont. Photo: The Beaumont Enterprise archives. less

Country singer George Jones signs autographs after arriving at the Jefferson County Airport. The artist had arrived by private jet to appear in a concert at The Palace restaurant in Beaumont. Photo: The ... more

Country music star George Jones performs one of his biggest songs, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," during his 75th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006.

Country music star George Jones performs one of his biggest songs, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," during his 75th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006.

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Tammy Wynette, left, sings with George Jones in an undated photo. Jones was one of Wynette's 5 husbands and a frequent singing partner. She died in 1998 at age 55.

Tammy Wynette, left, sings with George Jones in an undated photo. Jones was one of Wynette's 5 husbands and a frequent singing partner. She died in 1998 at age 55.